Architectural Meaning

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/
C1

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adjPertaining to architecture.

adjResembling architecture in style; seeming to have been designed (by an architect).

This is a superb illustration of how Emmet modified the traditional architectural designs.
From the standpoint of architectural design, there can be more alternatives to this approach.
We admired the beautiful architectural design of the old cathedral.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The impressive ____ design of the cathedral includes flying buttresses.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The building is famous for its unique ____ style and modern design.

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō) Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (arkhi-) Proto-Indo-European *teḱ- Proto-Indo-European *tetḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-ō Proto-Indo-European *tétḱō Proto-Hellenic *téktōn Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn) Ancient Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitéktōn)bor. Latin architectus Proto-Indo-European *-tew-? Proto-Indo-European *-r-eh₂? Latin -tūra Latin architectūralbor. French architecturebor. English architecture Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English architectural From architecture + -al.

"The original family who had begun to build a palace to rival Nonesuch had died out before they had put up little more than the gateway, so that the actual structure which had come down to posterity retained the secret magic of a promise rather than the overpowering splendour of a great architectural achievement." — 1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 1, in The China Governess: A Mystery, London: Chatto & Windus, →OCLC:
"Wheelchair users are restricted entry into many structures and public facilities by architectural barriers." — 1986 February 8, Warren Blumenfeld, “Gay & Lesbian Print Disabled: The Issue is Access”, in Gay Community News, volume 13, number 29, page 9:

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The impressive ____ design of the cathedral includes flying buttresses.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The building is famous for its unique ____ style and modern design.

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